Selvam (1966 film)
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Directed byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Screenplay byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Story byB. S. Ramiah
Produced byV. K. Ramasamy
| Selvam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Story by | B. S. Ramiah |
| Produced by | V. K. Ramasamy |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | V. K. R. Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Selvam is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film[1] written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan from a story by B. S. Ramiah, and produced by V. K. Ramasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 11 November 1966.[2]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Selvam
- K. R. Vijaya as Valli
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Dr. Rajan
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Boothalingam
- V. Nagayya as Kanthasamy
- M. V. Rajamma as Dhanalakshmi
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Mangalam
- Nagesh as Kathakalachebam Iyer
- Rama Prabha as Rathna
- R. Balasubramaniam as Astrologer
- Samikannu as Astrologer
- A. K. Veerasamy as Guest Appearance
Production
Selvam was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who wrote the screenplay from a story by B. S. Ramiah.[1] The film was produced by actor V. K. Ramasamy,[3] who did not feature. It was lighter than the melodramatic films Sivaji Ganesan was previously known for starring in. The film ridicules horoscopes, astrology and superstition.[1][4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5][6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ennadi Ithanaivegam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Alangudi Somu | 04:12 |
| "Avala Sonnal" | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:31 |
| "Lilli Lalli Jimmi" | L. R. Eswari | 03:22 | |
| "Ondra Iranda" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:42 | |
| "Va Va Va Enakkakava" | Dharapurum Sundarrajan, K. Jamuna Rani | 03:26 |